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Being one of the pioneers to bring Bollywood productions to Dubai, starting with television in 1997 and then on to feature films and we have always looked to partner with collaborators who can comprehend our commitment to the business of film. We share that with the team at Icon Art Productions and Zak personally. Having worked with him and his team on challenging projects such as “Welcome Back” & “Lingaa” it’s an advantage having a person who understands the culture and the challenges of Bollywood just as we do. We might agree to disagree on a lot of things but our first and only endeavor is more creativity and more films. Here is wishing more success to Icon and hoping we are able to bring more international pictures to the UAE.

Vikram Manghnani

Vice President - Seven Star Events & Productions

"When I think Television Production, I think Icon Art Production & ZAK. That's the front of mind recall Zak has created and imbibed in my mind. The dynamic approach, personal participation and leadership as well as visionary forward thinking which he has exhibited from the time I met him for the first time has truly impressed me.

We have worked closely together to the completion of one of the most complex and time constrained shows I have produced for television, Zak has been there by my side from inception to completion. Be it technical/technological/logistical/financial support, his commitment and 24 X 7 support to the project has been undiminished and unparalleled. The project, which ZAK actively participated in, with his entire team, THE SADIA UAE RAMADAN COOKING CHALLENGE 2012 was a time bound logistical/financial challenge from day one which was broadcast on three channels simultaneously.

My association with ZAK has blossomed into a very close business relationship whereby I would not hesitate to highly recommend ZAK & his team at ICON ART PRODUCTION to any individual or corporate looking at diligent, high quality, time bound delivery of TV & film Production services which they conduct . I look at Zak and his team at ICON ART PRODUCTION as my top preference for any Television production I would plan in future."

Ron Kapadia

First let me speak about Icon Art Production, its run by Zak very competent man Visionary. He
is a film buff and that's a great asset because you know unless you don't understand films
you don't have a heart and if you don't have a heart you become HEARTLESS. You need somebody
who understands you completely and who supports you heartedly and ZAK is a person who just
went out of his way who supports me. He runs a production house and he has a great
infrastructure from the editing to the film equipments. All of that what I got was in super
condition which is so important because when you filming you got lots of technical problem
and I had none. There was a time when I was like put my hands up and I said I can't do this
because I am running short of money and he said forget about money just go ahead and do it I
am behind you. I would recommend Icon Art Production and ZAK to everyone and at the end of
the day I would say thank God you gave me Icon Art Production and ZAK.

Shekhar Suman

Icon art production I think have been extremely helpful in helping me to film my first home
production called HEARTLESS. The people in icon art production are so nice, warm, helpful�
when you needed that extra support, they are always been there and I am extremely thankful
and great full of them. I think they are the one of the best production houses that we have,
to work as a film company.

I think Zak is an amazing guy. He is not a guy who has just open a production company for the
sake of it, I think he has a vision. You know Zak has helped us in so many ways. He has been
so nice and Insha-Allah he will grow with his production company. So hopefully next time
when we will come to Dubai, so definitely we will want to work with Zak. I am extremely
thankful because I think my film was completed because of him.

Adhyayan Suman

Icon art Production’s great teams have supported I.M.Q-Immaqul'8 at all times. It started
with our team walking into a video shoot. From the first instance we were very amazed at the
work ethics, the amount of equipment we saw and the passion behind everything done at the
Icon Studios. It was a great pleasure working with Zak and his team.

"They say what is worth doing, is worth doing well and Icon Art team do what they do well and
all the way to the end."

One thing that’s sure is that in life it is very hard to find people who are willing to
believe in your little plans and are willing to take the time and effort to help and watch
that little plan materialize. Especially when they can just focus on themselves and not
bother about others. It was truly a great experience and pleasure to work with Zak and I
call him Mr. Zee and his great team. We have been involved in a few projects together and
while some have materialized, some we didn’t complete but yet (Icon art) Mr. Zee and his
team have been there and are still more than willing to make things happen. That’s a true
friend and a supporter that works with his art, heart, experience and SOUL.

Ash Hamman

Artist / CEO - immaqul'8 ent

As a new filmmaker, I happened to meet Zak from Icon Art Productions who gave me tremendous
support for my first film. It was his passion towards building a film culture in the UAE and
supporting start up filmmakers with crew and equipment that helped my project come to
life.

I know that he paved the way for me to be confident about my work, and to keep doing what I
love to do most, which is making movies. We are working together till date and I still have
his support. I like to think that I have won an amazing filmmaker and film lover to my
network and hope for a long-term collaboration with him and Icon Art.

To all new filmmakers, I think that the only way to make it is to keep making films. However,
to do so, I believe that knocking on the right doors is the only way to make it all happen.
Icon Art Productions helps and supports new filmmakers to start up, and for me it was one of
the right doors I knocked on and now I have two films made with this kind of valuable and
much needed support. Currently I am working on my first feature for which I know I will
still get the same support I have always had from knocking on the right doors and Icon Art
is one of them.

Dhalia

Film Maker

"Since January 2010, the series of events organized under the label TEDxDUCTAC was made
possible partly because of the generous contribution of Zak and his team. Unlike other
contributions, which were limited to the place and time of the event, the support extended
by Icon Productions continued into the post-production stages and the delivery of final
products that were uploaded on the ted.com site. The most important aspect of our
collaboration is something I still continue to benefit from - when Zak commits to something,
you can always count on him to be there."

Catalin I. Cighi

It was a great experience working with Icon Art Production. I was provided with efficient and
professional services with all equipment needed to make my project a success and with the
help of a very supportive team at Icon Art Production.

Fahad Shake

Film Maker

Icon Art Production supported me in many projects. Some films turned out to be more or less
successful, but without mistakes there is no chance to grow. I am grateful for the devoted
work and belief in me as a storyteller, director and producer. I am also happy that we
learnt how to make a project from scratch and to be a Team in any situation.

"As it is known, a journey starts from the first step. And if you have a story and want to do
a movie, why not do it? Specially if it will make a difference in this world."

Olga Sapozhnikova

Director & Producer

I think when Icon Art Production adopted my film “my hand” they acted professionally in a
smart way and as part of their strategy for social corporate responsibility. They provided
me with all the resources free just to make it happen and this is what is the difference
between a production house and people who see the potential in people and believe in them.
There are very few filmmakers who will support new talent, share their dreams and give them
what they need during hard times so this initiative is something amazing, respected and it
is done completely by Icon Art Production as it has happened in the past, at least with my
project.

Hassan Sari

Film Maker & Producer

Lea is a little girl fighting cancer and her condition is very serious, She would die if we
don’t find a stem cell match and to get a stem cell match was not difficult to find, but
getting the funds was the most difficult process. How do you tell this to a mother whose
daughter has a cure but does not have the money for the cure?

We prayed and asked for a solution and that’s when out of the blue I got a call from Zak from
Icon Art Production saying he wants to make a documentary film about Lea that allows people
to understand the exact situation and encourage people to forward the video link to help
save her life.

The 5-minute documentary film was made and people came forward to contribute and together we
saved Leas life. Lea is alive today as a happy, mischievous little girl. All because of the
community support, along with Icon Art Production’s contribution that helped create the
awareness of the situation. Together we can fight and overcome any challenge in life.

Gulshan Kavarana

Special Families Support Group

I would like to thank Icon Art Production for your vote of trust and support. You have not
just given us assistance and support with manpower and material during our current shoots
but went beyond just shooting. Your teams have shot with us in the most trying and
threatening situations, risking even their own safety.

Sonia Kirpani

Film Maker & Producer

The promotion film Icon Art production made for Mawaheb has helped us so much to bring
awareness for Mawaheb, to let the people know that an art studio like Mawaheb exist for
young adults with special needs.The fact that you and your team did the shoot with so much
passion for the artists made the film reflect reality. We are grateful for your ongoing
support for projects like Mawaheb. Support like yours encourages people to help others. I
wish you all the best with your fantastic work.

Wemmy De Maaker

MAWAHEB - Director

ABOUT US

Icon Art Production was established in 2008 in Dubai UAE. Icon Art Production is an innovative Production house which provides full services in Film, TV, and Events Production.